Rod Stewart forced to postpone concerts due to ongoing illness

12 August 2024, 16:19

He's been suffering from illness of late.

Now Rod Stewart has been forced to postpone a further two concerts as he has been diagnosed with COVID-19.

Only last week, the 'Maggie May' legend was left with no choice but to cancel what would have been his 200th concert.

The highly-anticipated show in Las Vegas couldn't go ahead, as Rod had contracted strep throat.

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Though he had to cancel the landmark performance, Rod also revealed he'd be embarking on another Las Vegas residency in 2025 for those who missed out.

"Vegas, I’m having too much fun for this to end so we are coming back for an encore! Don’t miss The Encore Shows Las Vegas Residency," his post on Instagram read.

Sadly, COVID-19 has caught up with the gravelly-voiced rock icon whose illness has halted two upcoming concerts.

The postponed concerts were set to take place in Stateline, Nevada and Lincoln California on the 9th and 10th of August respectively.

Both affected dates have now been rescheduled however, with previously purchased tickets being honoured for the new dates.

Taking to the star's Instagram, Rod's team made a full statement to his 1.4 million followers on the social media website.

"We regret to announce that tonight’s Rod Stewart concert in Stateline, NV and his August 10 show in Lincoln, CA have been postponed as the singer recovers from a summer strain of COVID-19.”

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Hopefully, Rod will be back fighting fit in no time, as the singer recently discussed the lack of time he has left.

Reflecting on his life in an interview with The Sun as his 80th birthday fast approaches, Stewart admitted his "days are numbered".

"I’m aware my days are numbered but I’ve got no fear,' he said. "We have all got to pass on at some point, so we are all in the same basket."

"I am going to be enjoying myself for these last few years as much as I can. I say few – probably another 15. I can do that easy mate, easy."

"I’m not like I was in the ’70s and ’80s and I can’t stay up all night, get drunk and go mad and still have a voice just like that. Nowadays I have to protect my voice before and after every show."